Historical Monuments

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a stately or impressive building housing a tomb or group of tombs

  • The ancient king was buried in a grand mausoleum built in his honor.
  • Let's check out that old mausoleum on the edge of town, it's supposed to be haunted.
  • That mausoleum is giving me the creeps, let's get out of here.
  • The abandoned factory was like a mausoleum of forgotten dreams.

noun a small hill or mound of earth

verb to drink (especially alcohol) habitually and to excess

  • The tope of the mountain provided a stunning view of the valley below.
  • Let's hike to the tope for a great photo op.
  • I can't wait to reach the tope and take some sick pics.
  • She reached the tope of her career after years of hard work.